Chromosome 6q Deletion Overview

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What is the definition of Chromosome 6q Deletion?
Chromosome 6q deletion is a chromosome abnormality that occurs when there is a missing copy of the genetic material located on the long arm (q) of chromosome 6. The severity of the condition and the signs and symptoms depend on the size and location of the deletion and which genes are involved. Features that often occur in people with Chromosome 6q deletion include developmental delay, intellectual disability, and distinctive facial features. Most cases are not inherited, but people can pass the deletion on to their children.
What are the alternative names for Chromosome 6q Deletion?
  • Chromosome 6q deletion
  • 6q deletion
  • 6q monosomy
  • Deletion 6q
  • Monosomy 6q
  • Partial monosomy 6q
Who are the top Chromosome 6q Deletion Local Doctors?
Elite in Chromosome 6q Deletion
Dr. Elaine M. Pereira
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
Elite in Chromosome 6q Deletion
Dr. Elaine M. Pereira
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
3959 Broadway # North718, 
New York, NY 
212-305-6731
Languages Spoken:
English

Elaine Pereira is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Pereira and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromosome 6q Deletion. Her top areas of expertise are Chromosome 6q Deletion, Trisomy 13, Micrognathia, and Chromosome 13q Duplication.

Elite in Chromosome 6q Deletion
Dr. Kandamurugu Manickam
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
Elite in Chromosome 6q Deletion
Dr. Kandamurugu Manickam
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics

Osu Nisonger Center

1581 Dodd Dr, 
Columbus, OH 
614-685-6701
Languages Spoken:
English
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Kandamurugu Manickam is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Manickam and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromosome 6q Deletion. His top areas of expertise are Chromosome 6q Deletion, Vici Syndrome, Hypotonia, and Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Chromosome 6q Deletion
Dr. John B. Moeschler
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
Elite in Chromosome 6q Deletion
Dr. John B. Moeschler
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
1 Medical Center Dr, Dhmc Dept. Of Pediatrics (genetics), 
Lebanon, NH 
603-653-6044
Languages Spoken:
English

John Moeschler is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Dr. Moeschler and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chromosome 6q Deletion. His top areas of expertise are Chromosome 6q Deletion, Micrognathia, Coffin-Siris Syndrome, and Temple Syndrome.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center